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LP61 GYY

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,485 mi
Last recorded49,485 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 GYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 49,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 46,079 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 45,200 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 44,438 miles

exhaust hanging bracket broken rear box

Pass 9 Feb 2021 43,366 miles

exhaust hanging bracket broken rear box

Fail 1 Feb 2021 43,339 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust hanging bracket broken rear box

Pass 28 Jan 2020 41,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 36,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 36,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 29,338 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 29,338 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour Both fronts showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 21,635 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both fronts & osr tyres have separation on outer sidewall dot codes 2011

Fail 2 Feb 2017 21,635 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both fronts & osr tyres have separation on outer sidewall dot codes 2011

Pass 11 Feb 2016 13,663 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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LP61 GYY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP61 GYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LP61 GYY registered?

LP61 GYY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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